Color Brown. In 1945, Saul Katz took control of Hubbard from his father. KEEN Utility - Philadelphia 8" Waterproof Carbon-Fiber Toe. Timberland PRO - Direct Attach 6" Steel Toe. Color Aged Bark Water Buffalo. Color Brown. Color Rancher Brown Oiled Full-Grain Leather. Color Brown. KEEN Utility - Coburg 6" Waterproof. Color Soggy Brown. Ariat - Groundbreaker Pull-on Steel Toe. Color Waxy Dark Brown. Wolverine - Floorhand Steel Toe. Join Now. [10], On August 3, 2015, Berkshire Partners and New Balance Holding, Inc. completed the acquisition of The Rockport Company from the Adidas Group, and combined Rockport with Drydock Footwear, an affiliate of New Balance, to form a new company called The Rockport Group. This development effort leading to the RocSport was "perhaps the first real 'high technology shoe'," according to James A. Phills, Jr., who teaches at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Apple University, Apple, Inc.s in-house business management school. Color Brown. It's free to sign up! Color Brown. ", "Berkshire Partners and New Balance to Acquire The Rockport Company", "Shoemaker Rockport explores options including sale: sources", "Shoemaker Rockport files for bankruptcy protection", "2 LI shoe stores close in parent's bankruptcy", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rockport_(company)&oldid=1079208858, Companies based in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Companies that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018, Articles with disputed statements from April 2020, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 March 2022, at 16:13. Color Copper Crazy Horse. Say Goodbye to Stress with Our Back-to-School Guide! KEEN Utility - CSA Philadelphia 6" Internal Met WP Carbon-Fiber Toe. Georgia Boot - Athens 360 6" Moc Toe Stoe. Thorogood - American Heritage 6" Safety Moc Toe. Under the leadership of Bruce Katz, the driving force behind the walking shoe, Rockport invested heavily in design and spent lavishly on advertising and marketing to create a strong brand name and carve out a market niche, according to The New York Times. Timberland PRO - 6" Pit Boss Steel Toe. Sweetgall and the other walkers wore Rockport shoes and their trek was documented in a film, Walk America! [4], Saul Katz continued to run a surviving subsidiary spun off from Hubbard, called Highland Import. Rockport focused on designing shoes that more closely resembled traditional styles, but sought to incorporate the lightness and comfort of running shoes. Thorogood - V-Series Work Boot 8" Steel Toe. Rockport Works - More Energy RK6640. Earn a point for every dollar you spend and receive exclusive benefits. Color Russet Brown. Color Brown. Timberland PRO - Mudslinger Mid Waterproof Steel Toe. Color Dark Brown. Timberland PRO - Gridworks 6" Alloy Safety Toe Waterproof. Color Gaucho Oiled Full-Grain Leather. Color Brown. In 1930, Samuel Katz founded the Hubbard Shoe Company, which had its first factory in Rochester, New Hampshire; eight years later the company employed 700. By signing up via text, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing text messages from Shoe Carnival at the cell number used when signing up. Caterpillar - Accomplice Waterproof Steel Toe. Color Brown. Caterpillar - Outline ST. Color Seal Brown. Timberland PRO - Endurance PR 6" Waterproof Steel Toe. Color Dark Brown. Color Tobacco. Thorogood - V-Series Work Boot 6" Steel Toe. Are you sure you want to remove the following product from the cart? KEEN Utility - Flint II Mid Waterproof (Steel Toe). KEEN Utility - MT Vernon Mid. 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One was a hand sewn heavy leather moccasin modeled after a shoe developed by Walter Dyer in Rockport, MA. DeWALT - Stanton Square Toe. In order to validate and process your request thoroughly, please submit your accurate information below. Thorogood - American Heritage 1957 Series Waterproof 6" Safety Toe Moc Toe. Timberland PRO - Ballast 6" Steel Safety Toe. Color Beeswax. Rocky - 8" Ironclad Steel Toe WP. KEEN Utility - Coburg 8" Waterproof. Brands include Aravon, Dunham and Rockport, and the Rockport Cobb Hill Collection. Color Seal Brown. Justin - Cappie Steel Toe. He subsequently returned to Marlboro and decided to start branding the shoes as Rockport.[4], In 1971, Saul Katz and his son, Bruce, formed The Rockport Company from Highland Import. Avenger Work Boots - A7125 Steel Toe. Carolina - Shotcrete Carbon Comp Toe. Color Brown. [11][12][13], In December 2017, sources reported that Crescent Capital Group, a major creditor of The Rockport Group, acquired ownership of Rockport from Berkshire Partners. Color Gaucho Saddleback. Please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site. Color Brown. Color Crazy Horse. Justin - Wanette Steel Toe. Timberland PRO - Endurance 6" External Met Guard Steel Toe. Drydock brought with it the Aravon, Cobb Hill, and Dunham brands to the new firm. Color Brown. KEEN Utility - Louisville 6" Steel Toe. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. KEEN Utility - Detroit XT Mid Steel Toe Waterproof. Your request has been received. Georgia Boot - Oiler 6" Steel Toe Waterproof. Color Brown Water Buffalo. Color Cascade Brown/Black. Color Brown. Color Brown Leather. 20092022 - Zappos.com LLC or its affiliates. Company-sponsored walkers participating in Walk for the Health of It included Robert Sweetgall, whose books helped popularize walking for exercise. Color Bison. Sign up to receive exclusive offers and more via email from Boot Barn. The address you entered is not known or understood. Timberland PRO - 6" Jigsaw Steel Toe. You will receive a response within 45 days of your submission. Founded in Marlborough, Massachusetts in 1971 by Saul L. Katz and his son, Bruce R. Katz,[1] the company produces footwear that is available in various retail channels in more than 60 countries worldwide. Color Cascade Brown. Thorogood - 11" Wellington Made In USA Safety Toe. [7], In 1986, Rockport was preparing to go public when the family decided instead to sell the company to British athletic footwear giant Reebok. Color Brown. Color Brown. KEEN Utility - Philadelphia 6" Waterproof Carbon-Fiber Toe. KEEN Utility - Pittsburgh Boot. The Rockport Group is an American shoe manufacturer based in Newton, Massachusetts. Timberland PRO - Gridworks 6" Alloy Safety Toe Waterproof. Color Dark Brown. [2][9] Later Reebok was sold to German athletic shoe pioneer Adidas. Color Brown. Saul Katz stayed on as part of the management team until retiring in his 70s. Color Brown Water Buffalo. Color Brown Crazy Horse. Color Cascade Brown/Brindle. Color Brown Crazy Horse. Thorogood - 6" American Union Waterproof Steel Toe. Thorogood - 6" USA Made Moc Toe Steel Toe. Color Cascade Brown/Golden Rod. Color Brown Full Grain Leather. KEEN Utility - CSA Philadelphia+ 8" 600G WP Carbon-Fiber Toe. Color Medium Brown. Florsheim Work - Loedin Boot. Color Dark Brown Leather. Rockport Works - More Energy RK6628. KEEN Utility - Braddock Mid AL. Color Cascade Brown/Black. Wolverine - Floorhand Welly 10" Steel Toe. Rockport also invested in research into the biomechanics of walking to design its shoes. Georgia Boot - Georgia Giant Romeo Steel Toe. Color Brown. Rockport Works - Weather or Not Work EH Alloy. 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Color Bark Merina. It operated out of offices in the old Diamond Shoe Company in Marlboro, Massachusetts and imported shoes from Brazil. In the 1960s, U.S. shoe manufacturing increasingly moved to countries with lower labor costs, making it difficult for U.S. plants to stay competitive in the face of less expensive imports. Carolina - Foreman Ext Met Steel Toe CA3630. Color Brown. KEEN Utility - Philadelphia 6" 400G WP Carbon-Fiber Toe. Color Cascade Brown/Black. Color Black Walnut. Bruce Katz then began working with his father and travelled the East Coast from Boston to Washington, DC, selling these shoes in plain white boxes to small leather shops and shoe boutiques in many small towns. For the latest in luxury brands & exclusive collabs. The shoes carried no name until Katz learned that others were beginning to copy the shoes and calling them Rockport type shoes. Color Brown. Select a filter to easily see availability in store. KEEN Utility - Flint II Mid Steel Toe. 2022 Shoe Carnival, Inc. All Rights Reserved. In 1986, shortly before the company was sold, Rockports sales were reaching nearly $100 million a year, having turned a profit every year since it was founded. [15] Charlesbank Capital Partners purchased the company out of bankruptcy in July 2018; on July 23, the company's 60 brick-and-mortar retail locations were closed. Color Brown. Justin - 11" Driller Steel Toe. Carhartt - 6" Rugged Flex Steel Toe. Provide your account email address to receive an email to reset your password. [8] Bruce Katz remained as president for one year before turning over the management to a new Reebok CEO. [4] On the basis of the companys subsequent RocSport shoe and those that followed, Bruce Katz is credited by the shoe industry monthly Footwear Plus with creating the "modern-day lightweight and technology-infused comfort shoe concept. Timberland PRO - Power Welt 6" Waterproof Steel Toe. We'd love to learn more about your shopping experiences on Zappos.com and how we can improve! This is the main site logo graphic that when clicked takes you to the home page. Color Dark Brown. Color Brown Oil Tan. Color Cascade Brown. Color Brown. Color Cascade Brown/Brindle. Carhartt - Wedge 5" Chelsea Pull-On Boot Steel Toe. Timberland PRO - Magnus 6" Steel Toe. Shasta Mall Website)], Mon - Fri: Mon-Thurs: 10:00am - 8:00pm / Fri: 10:00am - 9:00pm, Sun: 11:00pm - 7:00pm [CLOSED Thanksgiving / CLOSED Christmas / Holiday Mall Hours Apply (See Meadowood Mall Website)], Sun: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm [CLOSED Thanksgiving / CLOSED Christmas], Sun: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm [Thanksgiving / Christmas CLOSED]. Color Brown. Color Brown. Color Crazy Horse. Color Deer Tan. Georgia Boot - Athens360 11" Moc Steel Toe. Timberland PRO - Power Welt Wellington Steel Toe. Carhartt - Rugged Flex 6" Waterproof Steel Toe. Color Crazy Horse Brown Leather. Georgia Boot - G6374 6" Safety Toe Georgia Giant. [7], In 1984, Rockport sponsored an 11,600-mile walk across the country and traversing every state to promote walking as a popular form of exercise. Wolverine - Chainhand Steel Toe WP. An unexpected error occurred processing your request. [14] On May 14, 2018, Rockport filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a "costly and time-consuming separation" from their former owner, Adidas AG. By submitting this form, I confirm and declare under penalty of perjury that I am the consumer whose personal information is subject to this request. Color Rugged Tan. Color Brown. Color Chocolate Brown Oil Tanned. Be the first to shop the newest home stylesnow on Zappos! Text JOIN to 727375 to sign up for Shoe Carnival text alerts & get a $10 off coupon. When Saul Katz went to the tannery in Brazil he named the leather Rockport. Color Tobacco. [4][18], Rockport is credited with inventing the walking shoe[disputed discuss] and popularizing walking[dubious discuss] as a form of exercise and a healthy alternative to running. Avenger Work Boots - A7546 Composite Toe. Color Slate Black/Grey. Color Dark Earth. Florsheim Work - Utility. Georgia Boot - 6" Athens Moc Toe/Steel Toe. "[17], Rockport shoes of this period were designed as alternatives to athletic shoes, which were gaining in popularity as all-purpose footwear. Color Brown. If you are under 18, you must get consent from your parent or guardian.